9-12 Counselor

Position Title: 9-12 Counselor

Department: Alma High School

Reports To: Alma High School Principal

Contract Length: 210 Days

Closing: Until Filled

Salaries: Under State-Required Info

Alma School District is seeking a highly qualified experienced and motivated professional counselor to join our high school team. The Counseling Program is dedicated to effective communication coordination and collaboration with students teachers families and the community to ensure comprehensive student support. Our mission is to foster students emotional and academic growth while preparing them for future career pathways and life beyond high school. The successful candidate will be committed to designing and supporting learning experiences that promote students intellectual emotional physical and social development.

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Arkansas School Counselor License or qualifies for Additional Licensure Plan approved by DESE
• Holds or is working towards a School Counselor Masters
• At least 3 years of teaching experience in a 9-12 classroom
• Experience with academic advising career counseling and social-emotional support

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience as a high school counselor
• Specialized training in college and career planning with students
• At least 5 years of experience as a school counselor

ESSENTIAL DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES EXPERIENCE AND SKILL SET

• Provide individual and group counseling to support students academic social emotional and career development
  
• Assist students with academic planning course selection and graduation requirements
  
• Support college and career readiness including postsecondary planning applications and financial aid guidance
  
• Monitor student progress and intervene as needed to promote academic success
  
• Collaborate with teachers administrators parents/guardians and community agencies
  
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records in compliance with district state and federal guidelines
  
• Participate in crisis intervention threat assessment and student support teams
• Develop and implement a comprehensive school counseling program aligned with district goals
  
• Advocate for students academic achievement equity and well-being
  
• Identify and address barriers to student success
  
• Provide referrals to outside agencies and coordinate support services when necessary
  
• Uphold ethical standards and professional counseling practices
  
• Participate in professional development staff meetings and school events
  
• Contribute to a safe inclusive and supportive school environment
• Familiarity with school information systems and student data management
• Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with students families and staff
• Knowledge of adolescent development and counseling best practices
  
• Effective problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment
  
• Cultural competence and commitment to equity and inclusion

Alma School District assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However management and administration reserves the right to modify add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities skills or working conditions associated with this position.